{"id":2051288,"date":"2023-10-01T04:19:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T08:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservatives-turn-to-the-classics-to-sell-school-choice\/"},"modified":"2023-10-01T04:25:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T08:25:44","slug":"conservatives-turn-to-the-classics-to-sell-school-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservatives-turn-to-the-classics-to-sell-school-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Conservatives embrace classics to promote school choice."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fconservatives-turn-to-the-classics-to-sell-school-choice%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2051288&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Conservative Activists\u200d and Education Experts Turn to \u2063Ancient Writings to Promote School Choice<\/h2>\n<p>Conservative activists and education experts are embracing a new approach to education by delving into the ancient writings of Aristotle, Homer, and Dante. Their goal? To advocate for school choice \u2064and expand the availability of classical or &#8220;liberal arts&#8221; education. \u2064This curriculum\u2062 model relies heavily on\u200c primary sources and encourages students to engage with the timeless texts of history.<\/p>\n<h3>Oklahoma Superintendent Champions Classical Education<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Oklahoma superintendent\u200d Ryan \u2062Walters recently voiced his concerns\u200d about the decline of &#8220;great works&#8221; \u200bin education. He criticized the \u2063replacement of these rich and culturally \u2062significant materials with simplistic alternatives lacking \u200cin content. Walters emphasized the importance\u200c of \u2064upholding\u200b classical works that provide valuable insights into human nature and \u200chave stood\u2062 the test of time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A Revival of\u200b Classical Education<\/h3>\n<p>Walters&#8217; endorsement of a \u2062classical\u2062 curriculum aligns with a broader movement among\u2062 conservative education experts and activists. They aim to reintroduce historical primary sources into classroom curricula. This push has led to a surge\u200b of interest in classical private schools, particularly \u2064among Christian\u200d faith-based families. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think \u200dtank, recently hosted an \u200cevent on classical\u2064 education, highlighting its positive reputation and \u2062scarcity in public schools.<\/p>\n<h3>Classical Education as a Selling\u2062 Point \u200cfor\u2062 School Choice<\/h3>\n<p>At the event,\u200b speakers emphasized \u200bthat classical education&#8217;s virtues and\u2064 limited availability in public\u2063 schools could serve as a compelling\u2063 argument for school choice. This policy allows families to use \u200cpublic funds for \u200dprivate education. \u2062With the increasing prominence of school \u200cchoice, especially in light of\u2062 the COVID-19\u200b pandemic, many Republican-controlled states have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservatives-turn-to-the-classics-to-sell-school-choice\/\" title=\"Conservatives embrace classics to promote school choice.\">implemented universal school choice programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Expanding Access to\u200d Classical \u2063Education<\/h3>\n<p>Rachel Alexander Cambre, a visiting fellow at the \u200bHeritage\u200c Foundation&#8217;s education policy center, \u200bhighlighted the role of school choice in making classical education more accessible. She emphasized that recognizing parents as the primary educators of \u200btheir children\u2063 empowers them to explore alternative curricula. Cambre noted that when \u200dstates adopt school choice policies, more\u2062 classical \u2062schools, homeschool co-ops, and\u2063 micro-schools emerge.<\/p>\n<p>For\u200d Cambre,\u2062 the appeal of classical education lies \u200cin its fundamental purpose: shaping the souls of individuals. She believes that education\u2063 is not about \u200dprogramming machines but about nurturing \u200bthe essence of a person. \u200dThis classical principle, rooted\u200d in the ancient worlds of Jerusalem and \u2062Athens, resonates with the core values of education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more from\u200c the\u200d Washington Examiner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some common challenges and criticisms\u2062 of classical education<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Sement of classical education reflects a larger \u200ctrend among conservative\u2064 activists and \u2062education experts. They believe that a return to classical\u2063 education can provide \u2062students with a solid \u2063foundation of knowledge,\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/remember-we-are-the-majority-here-are-ideas-on-what-we-can-do-moving-forward\/\" title=\"Remember We Are the Majority \u2013 Here Are Idea\u2019s On What We Can Do Moving Forward\">critical thinking skills<\/a>, and an appreciation for the humanities. \u2063This revival of \u2064classical education is \u2064seen as a response to the \u2062perceived decline in academic standards and a\u200c lack of emphasis on cultural literacy in modern\u2062 education systems.<\/p>\n<h3>School Choice and Classical Education<\/h3>\n<p>In\u2062 many cases, the promotion \u2063of classical education goes hand in hand with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/natl-teachers-union-prez-panicked-desantis-will-trigger-flight-to-private-schools-social-media-hallelujah\/\" title=\"Nat\u2019l Teachers Union Prez Panicked DeSantis Will Trigger Flight To Private Schools. Social Media: \u2018Hallelujah\u2019\">school choice movement<\/a>. School choice advocates argue that parents should have the option \u200cto choose the best educational environment for their children. This includes the ability to choose\u200d schools that focus\u2064 on classical education. \u200cThese schools often emphasize the study of ancient languages \u200bsuch as Latin and\u200b Greek, as well as the exploration of classical literature and philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>The proponents of school choice and classical education argue that this approach provides a well-rounded education that instills a \u2063love for learning and prepares \u200cstudents for success in college and beyond. By engaging with the \u2063works of ancient thinkers, \u200bstudents are exposed to deep philosophical ideas, moral dilemmas, \u200dand historical context. This exposure enhances\u200c their critical thinking skills and \u2063their ability to analyze complex problems.<\/p>\n<h3>The Benefits\u200d of Classical\u200b Education<\/h3>\n<p>Supporters of classical education highlight several benefits. \u200cFirst,\u2062 they argue that exposure to ancient texts allows students to engage with ideas that\u2063 have shaped human civilization and \u200dinfluenced the development\u200d of \u2063Western societies. By studying these texts, students \u2063gain a \u2062broader \u200bperspective on the human \u200cexperience and an understanding of the timeless questions \u200bthat\u200b humans have grappled\u2064 with for centuries.<\/p>\n<p>Second, classical education promotes the development of analytical \u2063skills. By reading and interpreting complex texts, students\u2063 learn to think critically, analyze arguments, \u200band \u2064identify logical fallacies. This skill set is not only valuable within the \u200crealm of\u2063 academia but\u2062 also in the\u200b professional \u2064world, \u200cwhere analytical\u200b thinking is highly \u2063prized.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/classical-education-beats-ai-infested-schools\/\" title=\"Classical education beats AI-infested schools.\">classical education fosters<\/a> a love for learning and curiosity. By\u2064 studying\u2062 the works of Aristotle,\u2063 Homer, and Dante, students are exposed\u2063 to profound and beautiful ideas that inspire \u2062a lifelong love for literature, philosophy, and\u200d the humanities. This passion for knowledge extends beyond \u200cthe classroom and can shape\u2063 the intellectual and cultural pursuits of individuals \u2064for\u200c years to come.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges and Criticisms \u200cof Classical Education<\/h3>\n<p>While there is a growing movement advocating for classical education, it is not\u200c without its challenges and critics.\u200b Some argue that the emphasis on classical works can neglect the contributions of\u2062 non-Western \u2064cultures and literature.\u200b They argue that a more \u2064inclusive,\u200c diverse curriculum is needed to provide a well-rounded education.<\/p>\n<p>Others question the practicality and relevance of studying ancient texts in a rapidly changing \u2062world. They argue that\u2062 the \u2063focus should be on equipping students with the skills necessary\u200b to navigate modern technological advancements rather than dwelling on historical \u2064writings.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these criticisms, conservative activists and education experts\u2063 champion \u200cclassical education\u2063 as\u200c a way to promote \u2064school choice and provide students \u2063with a well-rounded education. By engaging with timeless texts, students can develop critical\u200b thinking skills, \u2064gain a broader perspective on human history, and\u2064 cultivate a love for learning that will serve them \u2062well throughout their lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>engage with the works of Aristotle, Homer, and Dante. By advocating for school choice, conservatives and experts aim to enhance access to classical education, emphasizing primary sources and fostering student interaction with these ancient writings. This approach seeks to broaden educational opportunities and promote a curriculum rooted in the liberal arts tradition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2051289,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2051288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2051288","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2051288"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2051288\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2051289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2051288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2051288"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2051288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}